Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
From Greenville.

MUSICAL - RELIGIOUS - PERSONAL - DEATHS -
LAWN PARTY--READING- RApH1NE CREAMERY.
[Reported for the Staunton V1ND1cAToR.l
GREENv1LLE, VA, July 13.-In this age
when the love of money seems to predominant
to such an extent as to swallow up all else and
the better and more ennobling faculties of
man are allowed to starve out and die, it is not
common in the country for persons to have
! the opportunity to enjoy such rare treat as
some of us were SO fortunate as to enjoy last
Saturday evening.
Mr.. Harry Fulwider, former pupil of the
D., d. b. Institution of your city, assisted
by two of the amateurs of the neighborhood,
with vlolins, together with a, few special
friends of that estimable lady, repaired to the
hospitable home of Mrs. A. V. Green, when
the fddles in the hands of those skilled in
their use. accompanied by the piano, perform
ed on by that queen of pianists, Miss George
Garrett, sent forth sweet and soul-stirring
strains which have to be heard to be fully ap-
preciated ana which when you once hear will
never be forgotten. The music, to say the
least, was simply grand The programme
was varied. with songs Duets, &c. This,
with conversation, games, &C., served to
make up one of the most delightful evenings
we ever spent. Cupid, that little imp, of
whose tricks we all know something, was also
present, and to judge from appearance shot
with unerring aim more than one of his
fatal darts.
The Quarterly Meeting at the Methodist
Church was held last Sunday. Dr. Waugh, the
Presiding Elder, was present and preached
two excellent mountaineering and night.
There was one addition to the church
Miss Duck Bumgardner, Mrs. Mary Lizzie
Cootes and Mrs J. B. Burwell, all of Staun-
ton, were in town last week visiting friends
aid relatives Also, Maj. J. W. Newton.
Mrs. Ii. j. Steele, of Clifton Forge. is at
the home of her mother Mrs. A. v. Green.
Miss - Baylor, of Summerdean, is visit
ing Miss Lucy McGuffin.
Mr. Jas, G. Elliott, who has boon at
Swoopes Depot has gone to Rockbridge to
take charge of Wade's Mill, near New Provi-
dence church.
Died at his home, near Old Providence
church, Saturday, July 9th, Mr.. Washington
Helmake, aged about SO years. His remains
were inferred in the Dutch Hollow burying
ground Sunday.
The annual Lawn Party of the Baptist con-
gregation came off last Friday night. There
was good turnout considering the rain. The
refreshments served were frst-class and those
present enjoyed very pleasant evening. The
amount realized was $4,000.
Miss B. Combs Wood, of Kentucky, gave
two readings at the Town Hall-one Thursday
and the other Saturday evening, which were
excellent Saturday night she was assisted by
her brother, and those who were so fortunate
as to hear them were delighted. One can
not say too much in their praise.
The creamery at Raphine is almost COM
pIeted; some of the machinery has arrived
and all will soon be in order for business.
Raphine has fourishing Sunday School.
MIR. j. A. Parker is Superintendent, assisted
by competent teachers. The school numbers
about 70 members
Mr.. G. Wade, who has been West for some
time, returned last Wednesday.
KY.